Thank you to everyone who has supported this campaign so far.

At its last meeting, Swan Hill Rural City Council deferred deciding the future of the Robinvale Hotel until next Tuesday, 15 July.

This deferral allows more time for the community to review the reports and plans. It’s important that we use this opportunity to understand what is proposed and provide feedback before a final decision is made.

KEY POINTS -

The current plan includes partial demolition of the heritage building, but no asbestos assessment has been provided.

This raises important questions about health and safety considerations.

Cr Michelle Granger noted that Council would need to “consider this as a cost if they were seeking to acquire the site.”

This prompts a question for the community to consider: Would Council proceed with a partial demolition plan without key assessments and documents if they were the potential owners of the site?

We have attached the second floor extension plan of the Robinvale Hotel, designed by Robert H. McIntyre, a notable architect in the region known for his significant contributions to early 20th-century Victorian architecture. This plan helps illustrate the heritage value and scale of what is at stake.

WHAT YOU CAN DO NOW

• Contact Swan Hill Rural City Council to share your views and concerns.
  Please phone or email to have your feedback recorded ahead of the meeting:(03) 5036 2333 | council@swanhill.vic.gov.au
  
  
• Share this link: https://www.change.org/p/save-the-robinvale-hotel-return-it-to-the-community/
  
  If you haven’t already, please sign and share this petition widely.
  
  The more voices we have, the more the community’s perspective and desire for a mixed community use future for the site will be heard.

Together we can help ensure the future of the Robinvale Hotel reflects the community’s interests with appropriate care and transparency.

Thank you for your ongoing support.